Term 3 Important Dates

Scotsburn assemblies (3pm @ Scotsburn)	Friday September 11
Whole School Assemblies (9am at Buninyong)	Friday August 21 Friday September 18
Principal for a Day	Tuesday August 25
Book Week	August 22 - August 28
Concert Rehearsal Day	Wednesday August 26
Concert Performances	Thursday August 27 and Friday August 28
Scotsburn Swimming	Monday August 31 - Friday September 4
Fathers’ Day Breakfast and Stall	Thursday September 3
Celebration of Learning	Wednesday September 1z6
Last Day of Term (2:30pm dismissal) Footy Colours Day and Sausage Sizzle	Friday September 18

Whole School Assembly this Friday - Start at Buninyong

This Friday we start at Buninyong for a whole school assembly. As is our normal routine, we will meet in the courtyard at Buninyong from 8:45am, then head down to the gym. We will return to Scotsburn after the first break, with regular Scotsburn departure at the end of the day.

Principal for a Day - Next Tuesday August 25

Mr Morgan has set Scotsburn’s Principal for a Day for next Tuesday! Both classes have created applications, with lots of persuasive writing and creative promises for Mr Morgan - the decision for who to pick will be hard!

By the end of this week, one student from each class will be chosen as Principal for the Day, ready to spend the day with Mr Morgan next Tuesday.

What will they do? Make the toasties? Help with the newsletter? Put the bins out? Run some errands to Buninyong? Drink lots of hot chocolate?

We are sure of all of that and much much more!

Parent/Carer Opinion Survey

Yesterday on Compass, parents and carers should have received an invitation to participate in a Parent/Guardian Survey via Compass.

This survey is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of families’ perceptions of school climate, student behaviour and student engagement. Our school will use the survey results to help inform and direct future school planning and improvement strategies.

All responses to the survey are anonymous. This year, the Parents and Caregiver Opinion Survey will be open from Monday August 17 to Friday September 18.

Surveys are conducted online, only take approximately 20 minutes to complete, and can be accessed at any convenient time on desktop computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones.

Please check your Compass newsfeed for log in details and how to complete. Your feedback is truly appreciated.

School Concert Information

The concert is next week - how exciting!!! See below for important information and don’t forget to read the parent handbook which is available on Compass.

Backstage Volunteer Roster

Please see below as a reminder of our backstage volunteer schedule. Thank you in advance for those that have put your name down. Mr Morgan will be in touch early next week to go through how each performance will look behind the scenes.

Scotsburn Concert Backstage Volunteer Roster.docx

Costume Requirements

A reminder of our costume requirements below. We are aiming for a few full dress rehearsals on Thursday and Friday this week, so please bring in anything else that your child may require for their costume. We have a bag for each student to put all of their gear in in the shed at school.

Costumes

Character

School supplies

Supply from home

TRAVELLERS

Lincoln

Seth

Lachy

Tan or khaki button-down shirt

Matching tan cargo shorts

Matching tan bucket hat

Hiking/work boots

WOOD SPRITES

Chelsea

Delyth

Gracie

Inara

Adele

Caitlin

Heidi

Tutus

Hairpieces (we are making them)

Woodland tops

Tights

Bodystocking/ leotard

CHINESE DRAGON

Maverick

Alana

Elijah

Big Chinese Dragon

Dress for Alana

Alana - Bodystocking/ leotard

Maverick and Elijah - To be confirmed

WESTERN DRAGON

Darragh

Lawson

Heads

Wings

Lawson - red and or yellow top and pants

Darragh - blue top and pants

PHOENIX

Wil

Wings

Mask

Clothing for under wings.

PEGASUS

Tess

Scarlett

Dresses

Horse heads

Wings

Tails

Tights

Leotard/body stocking

MYTHICAL BIRD

Emily

All organised!

All organised!

CENTAUR

Charlie

Hugo

Centaur body

Light flesh tones tshirt we can paint muscles on

Castors

UNICORN

Ella

Dress

Head

Tutu

Tail

Horn

Tights

leotard/body stocking

SIREN

Cleo

Armbands

Navy tutu

Headpiece

Tights

leotard/body stocking

MER KITTIES

Annie

Zelda

Leotard

Ears

Mermaid tail

KITSUNE

Aelwen

Ears

Tail

Stripy socks and forearms

More tails if possible

Light purple dress

CEREBUS

Albus

Three heads

Tail

Felt for decorating tail

Onesie (preferably grey)

GRAPHORN

Harry

Fraser

Mask

Grey velvet tops

Grey pants

BACKSTAGE HANDS

Michael

Ethan

Black t-shirt and black pants/shorts

Black shoes

Further instructions for performance days:

Wednesday August 26: (Day time Full Dress Rehearsal) - Start and finish at Buninyong

• Students will need to wear their school uniform to school.

• Students will be bussed from school to Founders Hall.

• Your child will need to be at school by 9am.

• Students will be bussed back to school in time for regular pick up.

Thursday August 27: (Day time Performance) - Start and finish at Buninyong

• Students will need to wear their school uniform to school.

• Students will be bussed from school to Founders Hall. Your child will need to be at

school by 9am.

• Performance starting at 10:30am

• Doors open at 10am

• Students will be bussed back to school for regular 3:30pm dismissal.

• Students bring a water bottle and their usual snack and lunch on this day.

Thursday August 27 (Evening Performance)

• Doors open at 5:30pm

• Performance starting at 6pm sharp

• All students need to be dropped off at Founders Hall at 5:30pm

• Students will need to arrive dressed in their class performance costume

• Students will also be required to bring a water bottle and small snack

Friday August 28 (Evening performance)

• Pupil free day for the students (Base 1270 running for those needing childcare)

• Students delivered to the venue by parents (option to drop students off if parents not staying)

• Performance starting at 6pm sharp

• Pupil free day for the students

• Doors open at 5:30pm

• Performance starting at 6pm sharp

• Students will need to arrive dressed in their class performance costume

• Students will also be required to bring a water bottle and small snack

Swimming and Water Safety Program - Week 8

Whilst it is hard to think of anything past the concert, our swimming and water safety program commences in Week 8, one week after the concert. Lessons take place at the Federation University pool by qualified instructors and run for 45 minutes over a 5-day period.

Our sessions will take place from 11:45am to 12:30pm, with us departing from Scotsburn at 11:20am, and returning by 1pm. This will mean that our morning and afternoon sessions will not be affected.

During Week 8, we will still have our regular Scotsburn drop off and pick up arrangements, with students bringing their bathers, goggles and a towel in their school bags.

Father’s Day Breakfast - Thursday September 3

This year at Scotsburn we will again be holding a Fathers’ Day breakfast, celebrating all the special father figures in our lives. We would love all of our Scotsburn fathers and special friends to come along to the Scotsburn campus on Thursday 3rd September, for a big breakfast and celebration. We will have the old building ready from 8:15am for any guests, with our students doing all the hard work to show appreciation for their dads and special people in their lives!

Father’s Day Stall - Thursday September 3

Our Scotsburn Fathers’ Day stall will also be on Thursday 3rd September. Please remember to send along $5 or $10 for a gift or two for your child to purchase. All gifts will be $5.

2027 Scotsburn Enrolments

If you know any families that are looking to enrol their child/children for 2027 (or in the foreseeable future), please complete an enrolment form and submit it to the office at Buninyong. If you have any questions, please email Jarrod at jarrod.morgan@education.vic.gov.au

For those considering enrolment at our beautiful campus, the video below is a great snapshot of what we have to offer:

Scotsburn- Virtual Tour (youtube.com)

Scotsburn Intercampus Travel

At times, Scotsburn students will be transported between campuses in order to attend classes, assemblies, special days and events. On most occasions, transport required through the day will be by bus and occasionally private car for smaller groups of students. Parents may be asked to drop off or collect from the Buninyong campus if sessions are at the beginning or ending of a day.

We will always let you know of any upcoming travel arrangements via our newsletter, Compass, or via phone for smaller, more specific travel arrangements.

If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding intercampus travel, please contact your child’s teacher.

Staff Contacts

Mr Morgan: jarrod.morgan@education.vic.gov.au

Mrs Robinson: kirsty.bull@education.vic.gov.au

Mrs Murphy: elizabeth.murphy@education.vic.gov.au

Mrs Connor: chelsea.connor@education.vic.gov.au

Mrs Morgan: elizabeth.morgan2@education.vic.gov.au

Mr Skilbeck: steven.skilbeck@education.vic.gov.au

The Scotsburn Team

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